Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 18, 1907, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER. : MIR N/ESOTA HISTORICAL YOLUME 5\ NUMBER 26 LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS MADE TO PURE FOOD LAWS Sale of Adulterated Foods Doomed to be Discontinued in Minnesota--More Pure Food Laws Enacted. The recent legislature passed several laws and amendments to existing laws which affect the manufacture and sale of foods in this state. The attention of the parties interested is called to the following new laws: Chapter 284 gives the com- missioner and his employees au- thority to seize any unwholesome food or dairy products or in his or their discreticn to render the! same unsalable for use as food. Chapter 424 authorizes the commissioner to formulate rul- ings requiring certain labels on food products for the purpose of securiig uniformity between the food laws of this state and the laws of the Federal government. Chapter 455 provides for the inspection of canning factories and fixes a grade for *‘Minnesota standard’ canned goods. It pro: vides that an inspector of the department must be present while the goods are being packed. The expenrse of such inspection is to be borne by the canner Chapter 124 provides that all ice cream manufactured and sold within the state must contain not less than twelve per cent by weight of butterfat, and mu.t not be colored to make the art- icle appear better than it really is. The use of all injurious in- gredients is prohibited 1 its manufacture. Chapter 383 provides for the inspection of concentrated com- mercial foodstuffs. This is the famous “stock food bill” which caused so much discussion dur- ing its consideration. Chapter 421 is the new paint law which requires that the true; ingredients of all paints shall be plainly printed on the labels of all paint packages. Amendments toe the present laws are as follows: Chapter 237 prohibits the sale of adulterated spices. Hereto- fore adulterated spices have been sold when labeled ‘“Mixture and Adulterated.” Chapter 258 includes among prohibited ingredients in food- stuffs coal tar dye and saccharin. Chapter 337 amends the pres- ent milk and cream license law so that parties keeping not more than three cows are exempted from the “provisions of the law, Heretofore the exemption has been one cow. Chapter 347 reduces the re- quired percentage of acetic vin- egar from 4.5 per cent to 4 per jcent. The latter is the standard sat by the Federal authorities. Under Chapter 424 rulings will be issued which will secure uni- { formity between the label provi-| Isions of the state and Federal laws. An article labeled to com- ply with the Federal pure food and drugs act should be allowed jon sale within the state without further label requirements pro- vided that it does not contain in- | gredients specifically prohibited by our state laws. Additional state requirements ouly tend to| confuse the manufacturer and adds tothe cost of production which must be borne by the con- sumer without giving him added protection. —Edward K., Slater, Commissioner. Brick Company Buys Timber. L. O. Lystad came over from East Grand Forks this noon ac- companied by Auditor Johnson 1of the Hillsboro (N. Dak.) Brick & Tile company, and this after- jnoon they will go to Wolf Lake where Mr. Lystad owns some timber lands. The Brick & Tile | company are uegotiating for the {purchase of the timber for fuel | for their plant. The “Rooney Boys” “In writing a criticism of the ‘Roney’s Boys’ concert, one is tempted to resort to hyperbole and search for his school-time list of adjectives. Tosay that they are wonderful is putting it mildly. They constitute a most entertaining concert troupe, not merely a unique personnel. The boys sing the most difficult and intricate quartets with an ease seldom seen in older vocalists; they sing the old familiar folklore melodies with a sweetndss and expression impossiblein matured voices, and they sing national marches with avim and spirit that makes the American heart beat triple time with flooding patriotism.” At City Opera House Monday evening. BULL Great Northern Railway ETIN issues from time to time HELP BUILD UP YOUR STATE Ghe Great Northern Railway ing of the advantages of Minne:ota as a home state. It you have relatives or friends you think might be induced to move west send us their names and we will mail them some interesting literature. E. E. Chamberlain Local Agent bulletins and bcoklets tell- Bemidji, Minnesota BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 18, 1907. TEN CENTS PER WEEK DID MATHIESEN CASH CHECKS ISSUED TO VICTIM OF MURDER Evidence lnfroducéd at Inquest over Body of John Johnson, The coroners inquest over the remains of John Johnson, whose body was found Thursday even- ing in Gull Lake, near Tenstrike, in a badly decomposed state, as noted in yesterday’s issue, was held this afternoon at the city hall. After examining several wit nesses, the inquest was ad- journed to 10:30 Monday fore- noon, pending the result of the autopsy on the body to be made 1 the meantime by Dr. Hender- son. The inquest was conducted by Deputy Coroner Lahr, who em- paneled the following jurors: A. Lord, T. J. Miller, Matt Mayer, Thos. Symington, C.C. Wood- ward and H. C. Geil. The examination of witnesses summoned by the coroner was conducted by County Attorney Henry Funkley, the first witness called being C. W. Cyr, who found the body. Mr. Cyr testified to finding the body about 5 o’clock Thurs- day evening, floating in four or five feet of water on the south side of Gull Lake, about eight feet from the shore.® Witness stated he had seen the man be- fore, but did not identify the body as being that of Johnson until later. William Fellows was the next witness and identified the body as being that of John Johnson, who had worked for him about six weeks last winter during January and February. Johnson together with his partner named Peter Mathiesen, had worked for him in Camp 1. Mathiesen could speak but little English, and when they went to work he had agreed that his wages should be paid Johnson, it appearing that he owed Johnson some money. The last time Mr. Fellow s saw Johnson was on the 20th of February, and on the evening of that day he had met Mathieson at the postoffice. Mathiesen told the witness that he was sick and wanted some money to go to Be- midji with., Mr. Fellows wrote him a check for $15. which was cashed at the Stechmau\ hotel. Four or five days later Mr. Fellows had seen Mathigson come from the train one evening. His attention was called t6'him be- cause he was lame, and: limped when he walked. He ‘had en- gaged in'conversa.fion, Mathieson stating that hehad comg from Bemidji. Mathieson asked wit- ness about going to work, stat- ing that the doctor had tald him he would beable togo to work again in about ten days. | When asked about his partner, Mathie- sen said that Johnson had gone to Crookston, and would not be back but that he would get another man to work with! him. A week later Mathiesen \i:la.s at Tenstrike again, and called at the home of Mr. Fellows. Thisitime he got the keys for the,famp where he and Johnson had- been working and went there with a team to get his belongings. When he returned the keys later 1n the evening was thelast time witness had seen him. The date of this occurrence was fixed about the first week 1n March. { Mr. Fellows further stated that since the finding of the body he had talked with different parties in Tenstrike about John- son and Mathieson, and had learned that Johnson had.in his possession a certificate of de- posit on a Croqkston bank for i Held This Afternoon, Shows That His Partner Cashed Checks---Authorities Hot After Him $400. This certificate was cashed about the 25th day of February by the Beltrami County bank at Tenstrike, by a person repre- senting -himself to be John Johnson. The cashier of the bank gave the party presenting certificate $119 in cash, and a time certifi- |ca.te for three months for the balance of the amount. This certificate was cashed two or three days later through the Lumbermens National Bank of Bemidji. The only other witness exam- ined was E. D. Alger, who testi- fied to the finding of the body, and identification. An examination of the body of Johnson developes a fracture of the left side of the skull as if he had been struck with a club. It is not known yet whether or not there is any bullett wound, but this will develop on comple- tion of the poste-mortem exsmi- nation. - Part of the clothing belonging to the dead man has been found in an unused cellar adjoining the camp, also a time (book, a dic- tionery and other’personal ef- fects that had been the property of the deceased. Examination of the clothing shows that they had been cut from the body of the person wearing them. There is no doubt but what this isa case-of murder, and some interesting developthents are looked for. The authorities are ma\king every effort to locate Mathieson, whom all the circum- stances indicate is guilty of what appears to bea deliberate cold- blooded murder of his friend and companion, Industrial Department. | The following from the Michi- gan City (Indiana) Dispatch, re- garding the establishment of an indusvrial department by the Michigan Central railroad, will be of interest to local readers, who are acquainted with Louis Brinkman, a brother of F. E, Brinkman of this city, who is to be at the head of the fiew de- partment. Mr, Brinkman is well known in Bemidji, having spent one summer here several years ago: “The Michigan Central has es- tablished what is termed an in- dustrial department, whose pur- pose it is to obtain full informa- tion concerning all towns and cities along its lines as to suit- ability for manufacturing in- dust ries. The railroad official are frequently asked corcerning towns on their lines and for this reason they have sent blanks to station agents that are to be tilled out and returned to them at once. These blanks will contain full information as to population, property valuation, tax rate,num- ber or railroads, number of banks, schools, churches, water- works, gas and ‘electricity, fire department, principal industries, kind of industries desired, ete. Agent Brinkman has filled out and forwarded one of these blanks to the department giving full information concerning Michigan City,” Building Being Repaired. The damage to the Campbell DOINGS IN THF VARIOUS GHURGHES OF THE CITY Hours of V;orship aid Subjects of Ser- mons to Be Deiivered in the City Tonorrow. Presbyterian—Morning wor- ship at 11, This will be a special communion seivice at which time persons desiring to unite with the church will have an op- portunity to do so. school at 12:15; Jr. C. E. at 3 p. jwill smg' “Abide With Me.” Come and bring a friend. Baptist—The service in the Baptist church on Sunday morn- ing will be a Memorial service, from thé text, “This Shall Be Told for a Memorial of Her.” Sanday school at 12:10. Young People’s meeting at 7:157p. m. The subject in the evening will be, ¢“Life and Life; and the Un: certainty of This Life.” Those especially invited who do not at- tend other services. The Open Season for Fishing. We herewith present our read- ers with the dates of the open season for catching certain kinds of fish: Brook Trout—Any variety— April 15 to Sept. 1. Black Bass, Gray -Bass or Oswego Bass—May 29 to March 1. Pike, Muscallonge, Whitefish, Perch, Sunfish, Lake Trout, Cat- fish or any other variety of fish —May 1 to March 1. Pickerel, Suckers, Bullheads, Red Horse and Carp—No closed season. It is unlawful to sell or have in possession for sale any brook trout or black bass. Number of fish that may be lawfully caught, limited to twenty-five a day, except pick- erel, perch, suntish and bull- heads. ; The law prohibits the taking of fish except with hook and line (except in certain cases and for certain localities for seining and spearing.) “‘Simply Delicio.is.” Is the verdict of all after being served at our sanitary soda fountain, Owl Drug Store. [TTH OF MAY OBSERVANGE WAS LARGELY ATTENDED Appropriate Program at Court House Held Last Night on Occasion of Norwegian Holiday. The 17th of May observance at the court house last night was a very successful affair, despite the fact that the program was delayed about an hour and a half on account of the train from Cass Lake being late. The hall was comfortably filled, when John Wilmann on behalf of ¢‘Samhold,” the local Norwegian society under whose auspices the occasion was observed, made the address of welcome. Several national songs, including “Ja vi Elsker dette landet,” were ren- dered by the audience. The main address was made by Dr. Christenson of Cass Lake, who reviewed the historical events of the occasion and their significance. The speaker paid a glowing tribute to the sons of the Northland who had played important parts in! the develop- ment and up-building of the Northwest. Other speakers were E. Hjel- mesth of this city and S. Methun Brainerd. Miss Christenson of Cass Lake, daughter of the speaker of the evening, rendered several piano selections, which were very well received. At the conclusion of the pro- gram refreshments were'served, | HALF FARE EXCURSION TO SPOKANE AND SEATTLE Baptist Young People’s Union National Convention at Spokane and Christian Endeavor Society at Seattle. The Baptist Young People’s Union of America will hold its sixteenth annual convention in the beautiful city of Spokane, Washington. The railroad com- panies have given a half-rate from Chicago and other points with - full stopover privileges. Tickets will g on sale June 20th and will be good until September 15th. Rates are made to other points to accommodate those at- tending the convention who wish to visit different localities. Many side trips have been planged and among them a visit to the won- derful Yellowstone National Park. Delegates to either the Baptist Young People’s Convention meet- ing in Spokane, July 4, 5, 6, 7, or those to the Christian Endeavor Convention meeting in Seattle, July 10,11, 12, 13,14, 15, should by no means overlook the splendid opportunity, the low rates will present for a visit to the “Won- derland of the World,” All tick- ets sold via the Northern Pacific railway to Spokane, Seattle, Ta- coma, Portland and other coast points, will be good for stopover at Livingstone, Montana, to per- mit the Park journey to be made. The tour of the Park usually oc- cupies five and a half days in the Park. While one should; 1f possible, spend more time ex- ploring this great region, yet one can within this period, see every- thing of special interest. Dur- isters will be granted half rates on stage coach transportation within the Park. This' arrange- ment will not apply to ministers’ families nor to Park hotels. The Northern Pacific railway publishes several beautiful book- lets telling about the Pacific Northwest and the Park, which will be sent upon request di- |rected to A. M. Cleland, General Passenger Agent, St. Paal,Minn. Bendickson-Laundry. The marriage of Christine Bendickson to John Laundry took place Thursday evening at 8 o’clock, the Rev. S. E. P. White officiating. The ceremony was performed at the home of Mr, and Mrs. A. Lysacker, Mrs. Lysacker being a sister of the bride. After the wedding a sumptuous supper was served. Police Court Grind. Two parties appeared before Judge Slocum today and paid fines for fighting on the streets. Two plain drunks were also given small fines. Sunday [ Complete Your Telephone Directory. The following chéuges have m. Sr. C. B at 7 Ponnloy anan i. { yiawil e Bellllie W Glass ol ten confirmed. é;erybody cord- 1ally invited to atend. Methodist—Mening Worship at 11. Subject of the discourse, “The changes tht are continu- ously going on 'Ln heaven, by which the ‘bettedand’ is being improved.”’ Mis:Blanche Boyer will sing a solo, nd the sacre- ment of baptismyill be admin- istered. Sundajschool at 12:15. This schodl is cdstantly grow- ing and parentsare urged to send their child:n, if not at- restaurant caused by the fire yes- terday morning, is’ Leing re- paired, and it is expected the restaurant will be ready for use in a few days. tending elsewher. Jr. League at 3; Epworth fague at 7:15; public worship a8, ~Subject of sermon “A GreaGift from the|occurrance was noted in the press Gods.” Miss ellie Shannon 143 Spooner,M.A,, Res. 116 Farwell, E. B,, 281 = Pendergast, L. G., 185 Barker, E. A, Res. 204 Albrant, R. J,, Res. 240-3 Miller, D. D,, Res. 83 Star Theatre. Saw Fatal Shooting. C. C. Woodward is in receipt of a letter from- his son Harvey, who is cashier of a bank in Ardmore, Indian Territory, in which he among other things relates the culmination of & feud between opposing factions in that city, re- cently, in which several persons participating lost their lives. The dispatches }hont ten days 8go, I When You Travel, Enjoy the Superior G CAR your trip and_eagy riding. Head of the Lakes. Bemidji, acific trains. A dainty r delightful dinner pre- £ and thoroughly well ook cad vary the pleasure of e bill-of-fare is varied and attrac- tive—the viands appetizing—the car attractive “GetYourMeal on the Train” < Through dining cars on all transcontinental trains. Cafe Car Service on “Lake Superior Limited” between Minneapolis and St. Paul and For Fulllnformation See G. A. WALKER, Local Agent, Northern Pacific R.y A.M. CLELAND, G al Pass A S 14 P::ir enger_Agent, = Minn. ing the Park season of 1907 min-’